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Dr. Sarah Moyer named director of Department of Public Health and Wellness

July 14, 2017

Mayor Greg Fischer has named Sarah S. Moyer, MD, MPH, the new director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.

Parents, beware: Mosquitoes can bring illness with the itch

July 6, 2017

Mosquitoes are as much a part of summertime as hot temperatures and outdoor picnics. But a University of Louisville pediatrician warns parents that preventing mosquito bites in children is important for their long-term health.

UofL Magazine

Gut feeling

July 5, 2017

UofL researchers work to understand the functions of gut microbiota and develop therapies for an array of diseases